Assistant/Associate Professor - Surgical Oncology/Tumor Immunology

Job Number

15666

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Division

School Of Medicine

Department

SOM: Surgery: Oncology

This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues:

Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials., Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals., Working with radioactive materials or devices., Working with animals.

Required Documents

Cover letter, Letter of Interest, List of References

Description

The Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level within the field of tumor immunology. The primary criteria for selection will be excellence and creativity in research and scholarship. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent and vigorous extramurally funded research program, to participate in our multidisciplinary research efforts, and to provide mentorship to post-graduate surgical trainees. We offer a highly interactive collegial research environment with state-of-the-art research facilities, as well as proximity to and collaborations with the Centers for Disease Control and the Yerkes National Primate Research Center.Visit our website:http://www.surgery.emory.edufor more information on our department, faculty, and links to our graduate and post-graduate training programs. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree with at least three years of postdoctoral training. Candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, description of research interests, and three letters of references to: Tumor Immunology Search Committee,

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Additional Details

Applicant must have an expertise in tumor immunology with a specific interest in the development of novel immunotherapeutics and vaccine therapies for melanoma. The applicant will be expected to establish an independent research program, work closely with medical and surgical oncologists and immunologists within the surgery department to translate pre-clinical studies to human clinical trials, and provide mentorship and research skills to post-graduate trainees. The primary criteria for selection will be excellence and creativity in research and scholarship.-Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree with at least three years of postdoctoral training. Candidates should apply online with their curriculum vitae, description of research interests, and send three letters of references.